KJV dictionary & concordance

avenge

Meaning of “avenge”

To vindicate a wrong by bringing just recompense or punishment upon the offender.

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17 occurrences17 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Leviticus 19:18

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KJV PCE

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Romans 12:19 · retained source text

Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather giue place vnto wrath: for it is written, Uengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 32.35.

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